Human/Water Propelled Buoyant Skis

ABSTRACT

Equipment for a human subject&#39;s use in an upright position for transportation on the water&#39;s surface. The equipment includes: two buoyant skis ( 20 ) one attached to each foot by foot stretchers; two retractable fins ( 22 ) one towards the heel of each ski for stability on the water and sustainability in shallow water by recession; one buoyant double bladed paddle ( 26 ); three quick release leashes: one ( 25 ) running from each ankle to each ankle leash cleat ( 40 ), and one on the paddle pole to the wrist ( 27 ). Said equipment is useable in all bodies of water and is designed to ride rapids and currents and to transition between and to travel on the surface of still or slow moving water by using leg movements taking turns with each float while paddling. This equipment calls on the human subject&#39;s strength to maneuver in all water conditions with two finned floats, a paddle and related leashes.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The embodiments of the human/water propelled buoyant skis relate to amethod and apparatus for manually propelled aquatic skiing, specificallyto an improved aquatic skiing apparatus allowing for successfultransportation from slow moving to faster moving water and morespecifically for use on faster moving water and rapids.

For years numerous apparatus have been created with two floats or skis,one attached to each foot to assist users in walking, gliding, skating,skiing, riding or sailing across the surface of a body of water in astanding position. These apparatus are complicated and have failed tobecome commercially viable.

Previous apparatus are complicated, including embodiments to the floatsattempting to make a user's experience easier on the body. Many haveattachments on the underside of the floats including flaps, hinges,ribs, traps, rudders, blades and more. The purpose of these attachmentsis to assist in the prevention of lateral movement and slippage and toassist the user to move forward in the water but they simultaneouslyunnecessarily create bulkier apparatus.

Several patents have floats designed to maximize stability, speed andbuoyancy shaping the underside of the floats in an arc or “v” formationand/or adding tunnels, tubes, pockets of air, flanges and ridges to theunderside of the floats promoting forward movement and increasingfluidity.

Numerous inventions join the separate foot floats together with tethersor poles to ensure the prevention of leg separation white in use.

Examples of relevant prior art are U.S. Pat. No. 4,804,345 to Lee, 1989Feb. 14; U.S. Pat. No.7,485,022 to Starr, 2009 Feb 3; U.S. Pat. No.3,015,830 to Clark, 1962 Jan. 9; U.S. Pat. No. 4,301,562 to Durr, 1981Nov. 24, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,527,984 to Gilbert, 1985 Jul. 9, mentioningusing foot floats referred to as: skis, surf skies, water skies and adevice for water sports of a buoyant type, Each has shortcomings whichthe present invention overcomes. U.S. Pat. No. 4,804,345 to Lee, 1989Feb. 14, mentions being used specifically in deep water, includes atether and shin guards and can be turned into a catamaran with thepropulsion sticks. U.S. Pat. No. 7,485,022 to Starr, 2009 Feb. 3,explains using the force of a wave alone to propel someone. It specifiesthe apparatus is designed to be used in ocean waves and mentions beingtowed out to a wave. U.S. Pat. No. 3,015,830 to Clark, 1962 Jan. 9, hasgrooves on the bottom surface of the floats to draw in air, longitudegrooving, flaps to prevent back slipping and mentions one of thepurposes of the invention is for high-speed towing, U.S. Pat. No.4,301,562 to Durr, 1981 Nov. 24, is arched on the bottom surface, havinghinged members to assist in forward movement and the floats can also beused as water skis in the traditional sense. U.S. Pat. No. 4,527,984 toGilbert 1985, Jul. 9, includes oaring sticks or water sticks andcontains ribs which serve the purpose of preventing backward movement.The descriptions of the apparatus mentioned above are examples of howthese apparatus are overcomplicated by requiring additional componentsor relying on an outside source for propulsion or a combination of thetwo. This information demonstrates significant differences between theseapparatus and the human/water propelled aquatic equipment.

Previous attempts to develop similar apparatus have failed to becomecommercially viable when attempting to solve both balance issues andstrength issues with additional embodiments overlooking a simple andstraight forward solution. The need exists for an apparatus to challengethe user's strength, agility and athleticism without over complicatedfeatures. The human/water propelled buoyant skis challenges a user'sstrength and physical conditioning and provides additional exercisewhile creating a new competitive sport.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the embodiments of the present invention is to providehuman/water propelled buoyant skis described herein as buoyant aquaticskis having the means to ride waves and rapids while also usable incalmer waters to approach and to transition to riding faster water. Itis comprised of buoyant aquatic skis with the means to support theweight of the user and a double bladed. paddle overcoming all of thedisadvantages of prior art. The paddle is optional depending upon theuser's preference.

Another object of the present invention is to provide human/waterpropelled buoyant skis for a user to transition into a faster movingbody of water for a standing water sport experience. This equipmentcalls upon the user's strength in tandem with a double sided paddle tocreate forward motion unassisted or with the aid of a water currentproduced by a fast moving river, stream, ocean or any body of water notmentioned here to assist in the (progression forward. The user's innerthigh strength will keep the skis adjacent to each other so the user canstand with his or her feet shoulder width apart avoiding a straddledposition. This equipment is designed to offer the user a physicallychallenging workout along with the experience of riding on the surfaceor with these aquatic skis only partially submerged in the water whichcan be still, slow moving, fast moving or have rapids and/or waves.

Another object of this invention is to simplify the process of standingwith a float on each foot and a paddle in hand and to successfullytravel on a body of water whether it is still or moving white exercisingone's muscles without complicating the equipment with attachments. Thisinvention is simplistic so the user can experience standing, walkingand/or riding rapids with uncomplicated aquatic equipment maximizing theenjoyment of the experience.

A further understanding of the invention can be garnered by reference tothe accompanying drawings in conjunction with the following discussion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

In the drawings,

FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of the embodiment of the presentinvention illustrating a person using the human/water propelled buoyantskis and paddle,

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the present inventionillustrating a person using the human/water propelled buoyant skis andpaddle,

FIG. 3 is a top-side plan view of one of the two buoyant aquatic skis,

FIG. 4 is a bottom-side plan view of one of the two buoyant aquaticskis,

FIG. 5 is a cross section view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 8,

FIG. 6 is a cross section view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 3,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of one of the two skis, the fin box andretractable fin,

FIG. 8 is a side elevation view of a buoyant aquatic ski,

FIG. 9 is the first of three sectional side elevation views of the tailend of one of the two skis taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 8 displaying theretractable fin's range of motion,

FIG. 10 is the second of three sectional side elevation views of thetail end of the ski taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 8 displaying theretractable fin's range of motion,

FIG. 11 is the third of three sectional side elevation views of the tailend of the ski taken along line 9-9 of FIG. S displaying the retractablefin's range of motion.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The apparatus is human/water propelled buoyant skis having the means forriding waves and rapids, designed to approach and transition to ridefaster water and usable in calmer waters.

A typical embodiment of the human/water propelled buoyant skis isdisplayed in FIG. 1 (side elevation view) and FIG. 2 (a perspectiveview). The apparatus is generally comprised of FIG. 1 number 20 twobuoyant skis, floats, hulls or pontoons to be attached to each foot ofthe user. Only one ski can be viewed in FIG. 1, the second ski is hiddenbehind the first. Both skis can be viewed in FIG. 2. The skis are longerin length than width and can be made of polyurethane foam, fiberglassand resin with an aquatic paint coating. This material combination isknown as a polyurethane foam sandwich. The skis can also be made ofroto-molded plastic, foam, wood, plastic and/or materials not includedin this description with the buoyancy to float a user on any and allbodies of water without outside assistance.

Focusing on the ski's surfaces in FIG. 1, there are top and bottomsides, side walls and two end surfaces of each ski, a toe and a tail.The end surface 21 is slanted and is referred to as a toe rocker. Theend surface 23 is also slanted and referred to as a tail rocker. Therockers will be described in further detail later. The skis are shapedsimilarly to down hill skis, suitably sized for the weight of the user,having an appropriate customized length, width and height to ensurebuoyancy. The ski ends include a nose of the ski 41 and a tail of theski 42. The ends are referring to the top side ends and can be a varietyof shapes which will be discussed in more detail.

FIG. 1, 22 illustrates a retractable fin and its approximate locationnear the tail rocker of the ski. FIG. 1, 24 shows the location of a footrecession which is a cavity located approximately in the center of thetop surface of the skis. FIG. 1, number 25 illustrates an ankle leashconnecting the user's ankle to an ankle leash cleat FIG. 3. number 40.The ankle leashes and ankle leash cleats will be described in furtherdetail.

FIG. 1 shows a double bladed paddle 26 with two paddles, one on each endof the pole. A wrist leash 27 attaches the center of the double bladedpaddle to the user's wrist which will be described in further detail.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the present inventionillustrating a person using the buoyant aquatic skis.

FIG. 3 illustrates a foot stretcher comprised of a toe to the footstretcher 29, a heel to the foot stretcher 30, and an adjustable heeltrack to the foot stretcher 31. The heels of the foot stretchers and theheel tracks can be omitted from the design. The equipment can bedesigned with or without the heels of the foot stretchers and the heeltracks of the adjustable foot stretchers.

FIG. 4 illustrates a bottom plan view of one of the two skis showing thebottom view of a fin box 32 which houses the retractable fin 22. Bothfin boxes and fins can be included in the design or excluded from thedesign depending on the user's preference.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 8 illustratingthe inside of one of the skis when built with the polyurethane sandwichprocess or other materials which may or may not be included in thisdescription. A stringer 34, a long flat piece of material made ofplastic, wood or a light weight metal is placed at a flexible levelwithin the body of the ski running from the toe rocker to the tailrocker. The stringer can run along the center of the ski ranging inwidth and height suitably sized to the height and weight of the user, orit can be thin and located near the bottom of the ski's height shown inFIG. 8 number 34. The stringers do not need to be included dependingupon the material selected for construction when building the skis. Afoot stretcher anchor FIG. 5 number is placed under the foot stretcherof each ski and is attached to the foot stretcher by foot stretcheranchor screws 37. The foot stretcher anchor screws are also shown inFIG. 8 number 37.

FIG. 6 illustrates a cross sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 3showing the back of the heel of one of the foot stretchers 30, the ski20, the foot recession 24, the adjustable heel track of the footstretcher 31, the stringer 34, the foot stretcher anchor 33 placedwithin the structure of the ski acting as a base for the foot stretcherto be attached to by the foot stretcher anchor screws FIG. 5 number 37.Once again the stringers, the foot stretcher anchors and the footstretcher anchor screws are contingent upon the selection of theconstruction materials used to build the body of the skis.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of one of the two fin boxes 32, housing theretractable fin 22. The fin box has fin box flanges 38 and fin boxflange screws 39. Fin dowel A and fin dowel B are numbered 35 and 36 andare also part of the fin box. This will be described in further detail.

FIG. 8 is a side elevation view of one of the two buoyant aquatic skisillustrating the approximate location of the fin box 32, the retractablefin 22 and the foot recession 24. This view shows an ensemble includingthe foot recession 24, the toe of foot stretcher 29, the heel of footstretcher 30, the heel track of foot stretcher 31, and the footstretcher anchor 33 giving a clearer picture of the foot stretcher as awhole. 5-5 indicates where the cross sectional line is for FIG. 5.

The sectional side elevation views of the tail end of one of the twoskis shown in FIGS. 9,10 and 11 illustrates the range of motion of theretractable fin in the ski 22.

Every part of the human/water propelled buoyant skis is designed forriding waves and rapids and was described above. The function of eachpart will now be discussed in the paragraphs to follow.

Beginning with the main parts of the apparatus, FIG. 1 number 20, thebuoyant aquatic skis keep the user afloat when moving and whenstationary in the water with each ski attached to the user's footseparately. The user has the ability to move forwards, backwards andsideways by foot and leg muscle movement. The user's leg muscles holdthe skis parallel to one another without assistance from a rope or a tieconnecting the skis to one another. Keeping the skis together works theinside of the user's leg muscles enhancing the user's workout and addingdimension to the sport as a whole. Including the upper body's muscles,the second main part of the aquatic equipment is the double bladedpaddle 26. The paddle's blades are used in a similar manner topropelling a kayak, alternating strokes using arm, shoulder and corestrength deploying both right and left paddle blades. The paddles can beused to increase speed of movement across the water by increasing therate at which the user paddles. The paddle can also be used fordirectional control. The double bladed paddle can assist the user inchanging direction by digging one or the other blade into the waterextending this movement until the skis turn to the desired angle. Thedouble bladed paddle can slow down the user when the user digs one bladeinto the water on one side then changes to dig the second blade into thewater on the opposite side thereby resisting the water's pull by keepingthe blade still when in the water. The double bladed paddle can assistthe user in reversing, by the user paddling backwards. The user can movesideways by turning the broad side of the paddle blade up, submerging itin the water then pushing it out and away from the water and away fromthe ski bodies sending the skis in the opposite direction of thesubmerged blade. The general function of the double bladed paddle is toassist the user by helping to guide the user through the water in rapidsand to help the user avoid obstacles. The paddle is also useful in slowmoving water when transitioning to faster moving water. The paddle isoptional depending upon the user's preference.

As mentioned above each ski 20 is attached to the user's foot by a footstretcher, a. trio of parts including FIG. 3, the toe of the footstretcher 29, the heel of the foot stretcher 30 and the adjustable heeltrack of the toot stretcher 31, The toe and heel of the toot stretcherkeep each foot in place. The adjustable heel track of the foot stretcherallows for size adjustment to fit the user's foot. The adjustable heeltrack of the foot stretcher and the heel which are connected may or maynot be attached to the bottom of the foot recession 24. The models ofthe buoyant aquatic skis with the attached heel tracks and heels of thefoot stretchers allow for more control and stability while modelswithout this attachment allow the user more flexibility in rapids andwith navigation through the water. Some designs may only have the toesof the adjustable foot stretchers omitting the heels and heel tracks.The function of the foot recession 24, is to offer the user additionalbalance and stability by placing his or her feet closer to the water'ssurface.

When using the human/water propelled buoyant skis, there is a chance heuser may become detached from the equipment. In order to preventequipment toss, three leashes are included as part of the equipment FIG.1 the wrist leash 27, is shown connecting the double bladed paddle 26 tothe user's wrist. A loop and hook of reusable adhesive fabric band is oneach end of the leash, wrapped around the double bladed paddle 26 andthe user's wrist. The two fabric bands are connected by a rubber band,tube or a rope. This leash not only attaches the equipment to the userbut also affords a quick release in case the user needs to separate fromthe equipment. Other designs for the wrist leash can be used includingthose not mentioned here and the leash being permanently affixed to thedouble bladed paddle and the loop and hook reusable fabric bandavailable at the other end for the wrist attachment. One of the twoankle leashes shown in FIG. 1 number 25, also shown in FIG. 3 number 25,connects the user's ankle to the leash and the leash to the ankle leashcleat 40 by way of a loop and hook of reusable adhesive fabric bandswhich are connected by a rubber band, tube or a rope. Other designs forthe ankle leashes can be used including those not mentioned here and theleashes being permanently affixed to the ankle leash cleats and the loopand hook reusable fabric bands available at the other end for the ankleattachments. One leash running from the left ski to the left ankle andthe other leash from the right ski to the right ankle. The ankle leashesare necessary tor the same reasons listed above, to prevent equipmentloss and to afford a quick release to separate from equipment if theuser deems necessary. All three leashes are useful but not necessary touse this equipment.

The skis' nose shape FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 number 41 and angle and heelshape 42 and angle will vary, built suitable to cater to the size,weight and experience of the user thereby maintaining buoyancy indifferent water conditions. The skis' range of designs will assist theuser's control and flexibility of movement on the water. Looking at oneof the two skis FIG. 1 the nose rocker 21 and tail rocker 23 allow theskis 20 to travel through the water with greater ease. These angles havea range of curvatures and design features which vary depending upon theweight of the user and the size of the rapids or waves. Towards the topof the skis FIG. 3, the nose of the ski 41, and the heel of the ski 42,can vary in shape having a more pointed or more curved shape or havingone side that is flat and One that is curved and include other designvariations not mentioned here. The range of nose and heel designs of theskis affect the maneuverability of the skis in different waterconditions.

Looking at one of the two skis, FIG, 1 the retractable fin 22 assiststhe user in tracking through the water. The fins assist the user inmaking tighter turns when necessary and maintaining some traction, grabor contact with the water thereby preventing the skis from slipping outfrom under the user's body causing the user to fall. Both theretractable fins and the user's inner thigh strength assist in keepingthe skis shoulder width apart and parallel to one another. FIGS. 7 and 9features a retractable fin 22 which is housed in the fin box 32. Theretractable fin is attached to the retractable fin box by dowel A number35. Dowel A runs from one side of the fin box to the other and is thepivot point by which the retractable fin moves in and out of the finbox. This movement can be seen in FIGS. 9, 10 and 11. In FIGS. 7 and 9number 36 dowel B is clearly shown. The function of dowel B is toprevent the retractable fin from overextending into the water. The finfalls with gravity, and retracts into the fin box when there areobstacles to afford protection assisting in the prevention of breakage.As mentioned earlier FIG, 7 number 38 displays one of the skis' fin boxflanges. These flanges and fin box flange screws number 39, are providedto allow the fin box to attach to the bottom of the ski and to beremoved if the user would like to forego taking advantage of theretractable fin and fin box on each ski or if the user would like toreplace the fin with a different fin size. Other models of thehuman/water propelled buoyant skis can be constructed withoutincorporating the fin boxes and retractable fins.

If the skis are built with polyurethane foam sandwich materialsmentioned earlier and other flexible materials, the stringer in eachski, one of which is shown in FIG. 5 number 34, wilt strengthen theskis, A stringer is added to the center of each ski assisting in theweight distribution throughout the length of the skis and strengtheningthe bodies of the skis. A user's stance will focus the weight in theapproximate center of the skis where the foot stretchers are located.The purpose of the stringers is to distribute the user's weightthroughout the skis to avoid breakage. The stringers can be made ofwood, plastic, steel or other materials not mentioned here. Thestringers are not always necessary. The need for stringers depends onthe materials selected to construct the skis.

FIG, 5, number 33 is showing one of the two foot stretcher anchors. Theanchors are not always necessary to use with all ski materials. Theywork well with polyurethane foam sandwich materials and other flexiblematerials. The anchors are placed below the foot recessions within theskis' foam or body. The toes of the foot stretchers, and when utilizedthe heels of the foot stretchers and the adjustable heel tracks willrest on the bottom of the foot recessions and are attached to the footstretcher anchors by foot stretcher anchor screws 37. This designprevents the foot stretchers which consist of the toe and heel of a footstretcher and the adjustable heel track or just the toe of the footstretcher from easily pulling out of the skis.

The human/water propelled buoyant skis offer a different product thanprior art. This apparatus is designed for a user to pursue maximumathleticism, challenging every muscle in his or her body. Two skis whichare not attached to one another challenge the leg muscles and a paddlechallenges the upper body strength. The core gets the ultimate workoutwhen the arms and legs move independently. This apparatus is designedfor faster moving water allowing a user to transition to faster movingwater from slow or stagnant water with a paddle and leg movements thenproceed to tackle rapids, waves and currents with skis designed forthese conditions. U.S. Pat. No. 7,485,022 differs from the currentinvention which mentions being towed to a wave to ride it and mentionsriding an ocean wave solely. The human/water propelled buoyant skis aredesigned to be used without the aid of any outside assistance and isdesigned to be used in all bodies of water. This apparatus will achievemaximum speeds in swift moving water, currents, rapids and waves. Theseare two notable differences in this particular prior art example. Thehuman/water propelled buoyant skis fulfills a need by bringing a newsport to rivers, streams and oceans challenging the user to master theequipment and learn a new skill set, buoyant aquatic skiing.

1. Human/water propelled buoyant skis designed for riding waves andrapids usable in calmer waters to approach and transition to ridingfaster water comprised of: a) two skis one to be attached to each footby way of a recessed foot welt and a foot stretcher; b) a double bladedpaddle, a pole with one blade on each end.
 2. Human/water propelledbuoyant skis according to claim 1, wherein said skis are buoyantski-shaped floats being longer length than width, to be attached to thefeet of a human subject consisting of a top side, bottom side, two sidewalls, a nose rocker and a tail rocker.
 3. Human/water propelled buoyantskis according to claim 2, wherein said nose and tail rockers are theslanted connecting end pieces between said bottom side which is shorterthan said top side forming said slants, said slants can be defined assaid nose rocker towards the front of said ski and said tail rockertowards the rear end of said ski allowing said skis to run throughchoppy water with additional stability.
 4. Human/water propelled buoyantskis according to claim 2, wherein said skis have enough buoyant mass tofloat user on said skis on or near the water's surface with stabilityhaving the water line stay below said top side of said ski. 5.Human/water propelled buoyant skis according to claim 4, wherein saidskis can be manufactured using several different materials including butnot limited to: polyurethane foam epoxy sandwich with marine paint androto-molded plastic, wood, plastic, and/or foam; materials can be chosento ensure maximum safety, product durability and profit.
 6. Human/waterpropelled buoyant skis according to claim 2, wherein said skis have footrecessions, one in each ski wherein said foot recessions open on the topsurface of said skis towards the center and contain foot stretcherscomprised of a toe of the foot stretcher, a cup shaped object whichcradles the front of the foot of the user and a heel of the footstretcher which cradles the heel of the user and is set on an adjustableheel track allowing adjustment for foot size.
 7. Human/water propelledbuoyant skis according to claim 6, wherein said adjustable footstretchers are comprised of a rubber or other malleable materialallowing a user comfort and though secure, a quick release of both feetfrom the foot stretchers when necessary.
 8. Human/water propelledbuoyant skis according to claim 2, wherein further comprised of aretractable fin on each said ski located close to the tail, saidretractable fin retracts into a fin box in the body of said ski whencoming into contact with an object avoiding damage to the fin in shallowwaters and avoiding damage from contact with obstacles.
 9. Human/waterpropelled buoyant skis according to claim 8, wherein said retractablefin assists with tracking and turning in the water.
 10. Human/waterpropelled buoyant skis according to claim 9, wherein said fin box isrecessed inside of said ski's structure with the bottom edges flush withthe underside of said ski and the bottom side of said fin box is open,allowing said fin to fall out from the underside of said ski into thewater.
 11. Human/water propelled buoyant skis according to claim 10,wherein said fin box has two flanges extending from the middle of eachlong side of the said bottom edges extending outwards away from said finbox with two holes for fin box flange screws creating a means ofattaching said fin box to said ski offering the option of finreplacement with different sizes and configuration of said fins orcreating the option of removing said fin and using said skis withoutsaid fin.
 12. Human/water propelled buoyant skis according to claim 11,wherein said fin is similar to a triangle with three edges, two of whichare flat and the third an arc and can vary in shape and size. 13.Human/water propelled buoyant skis according to claim 12, wherein whensaid fin is fully recessed in said ski, one flat edge is flush with saidfin box side towards said heel rocker, the other flat edge is flush withthe bottom edge of said fin box and said arc is facing said toe rockerside and top of said fin box.
 14. Human/water propelled buoyant skisaccording to claim 13, wherein said fin box contains two dowels locatedin the bottom two corners of said fin box which maintain the width ofsaid fin box, dowel A is on the tail rocker side of said ski and dowel Bis on the nose rocker side.
 15. Human/water propelled buoyant skisaccording to claim 14, wherein said dowel A penetrates one wall of saidfin box, through the corner edge of said fin and extends to andpenetrates the other wall of said fin box creating a pivot point forsaid fin.
 16. Human/water propelled buoyant skis according to claim 15,wherein said dowel B goes from one wall of said fin box and across thewidth of the box to the other side of said fin box while serving as astopper for said fin only allowing said fin to pivot forty-five degreesfrom the fully recessed point in to the water.
 17. Human/water propelledbuoyant skis according to claim 16, wherein said fin has a small catchcomprised of a rectangle extending the length of said fin's edge on theheel rocker's side of said fin box which prevents said fin whentransitioning from recessed position down into the water from rotatingpast said dowel acting as a stopper, never rotating past 45 degrees whendropping out of recessed position.
 18. Human/water propelled buoyantskis according to claim 1, wherein the user has the choice to use or notto use a double bladed paddle with a blade on each end of a poleappropriately sized for a user's height allowing each blade to reach thewater's surface while the user is standing to assist the user withforward movement through any and all waterways.
 19. Human/waterpropelled buoyant skis according to claim 1, wherein further comprisedof two ankle leashes with loop and hook reusable adhesive fabric bandson each end of a rubber band, tube or a rope attaching ankle leashcleats to the user's ankles or the leashes being permanently affixed tothe ankle leash cleats and the loop and hook reusable fabric bandsavailable at the other end for the ankle attachments thereby avoidingloss of said buoyant floats when using equipment and affording quickrelease when necessary, user has the option to use or to go withoutusing the leashes.
 20. Human/water propelled buoyant skis according toclaim 1, wherein further comprised of a wrist leash with loop and hookreusable adhesive fabric bands on each end of a rubber band, tube or arope attaching said paddle pole to the user's wrist or the leash beingpermanently affixed to the double bladed paddle and the loop and hookreusable fabric band available at the other end for the wrist attachmentto avoid loss of paddle when using equipment and afford a quick releasewhen necessary.